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| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | NBC Local | The nation's first and oldest museum of Black history celebrating 65 years | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/the-nations-first-and-oldest-museum-of-black-history-celebrating-65-years/3894641/ | The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is celebrating its 65 th anniversary as one of Chicago's most iconic institutions. The nation’s first and oldest museum of Black history and culture started in 1961, in the Bronzeville home of Dr. Margaret Taylor Burroughs. Back then it was known as … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | NBC Local | Police officer killed near Indianapolis, suspect taken into custody | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/police-officer-killed-near-indianapolis-manhunt-underway-for-suspect/3894732/ | Indiana State Police say a suspect is in custody after a police officer was shot and killed near Indianapolis Monday. According to authorities, Beech Grove Police Officer Brian Elliott was shot and killed while responding to reports of a disturbance in the community just after 6 p.m. Monday night. Stream … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | NBC Local | How a UIC professor is using technology to help Team USA figure skaters | https://www.nbcchicago.com/olympics/2026-milan-cortina/how-a-uic-professor-is-using-technology-to-help-team-usa-figure-skaters/3894738/ | She's a UIC college professor, a media producer and U.S. Figure Skating's Sports Sciences Manager, and her job is to use technology to help Team USA athletes. Lindsay Hannigan makes sure those athletes train better, recover faster and know when they've reached their limit, and she's doing it with a … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | NBC Local | Danny O'Shea and Ellie Kam react after falter in figure skating pairs medal event | https://www.nbcchicago.com/olympics/2026-milan-cortina/danny-oshea-and-ellie-kam-react-after-falter-in-figure-skating-pairs-medal-event/3894726/ | Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea did not have the kind of pairs free skate they envisioned at the Olympics. At least the Americans have [ that team gold medal ][1] to console them. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][2] WATCH HERE ][3] No doubt … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Family of missing Chicago-area man expands search nationwide after nearly 3 months | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/missing-blue-island-father-search | ![Months after Chicago-area dad went missing, family takes search nationwide][7] #### [ Months after Chicago-area dad went missing, family takes search nationwide ][8] It has been nearly three months since anyone has seen Dan Davis, 59, and his family is now taking the search nationwide. #### The Brief * * … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Artist featured at Obama Presidential Library explains his inspiration | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-artist-featured-obama-presidential-library-explains-his-inspiration | ![Star quilt artist featured at Obama Presidential Center in Chicago][1] #### [ Star quilt artist featured at Obama Presidential Center in Chicago ][2] An artist who's being featured in the Obama Presidential Center shared his creative secrets at Augustana Lutheran Church in Hyde Park. His name is Sunshine Joe because … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | CBS Local | Cubs' Matt Shaw moves to new position as Pete Crow-Armstrong looks to improve from last season | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/matt-shaw-pete-crow-armstrong-chicago-cubs/ | The boys in blue are almost all there at Cubs camp. The arrival of designated hitter Moises Ballesteros and a prospect continued to be delayed by visa issues. Still, there was plenty of excitement in the desert air for Monday's first full-squad workout. With Alex Bregman now a member of … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | CBS Local | At least one person hurt in shooting near CTA Washington/Wabash stop in Chicago's Loop | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/shooting-near-cta-washington-wabash-station-loop/ | At least one person was hurt in a shooting near a CTA station in the Loop on Monday evening. It happened near the Washington and Wabash, prompting a huge police presence. The shooting itself did not happen on CTA property. The victim was taken to the hospital in unknown condition. … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | ABC Local | Mayor Johnson takes aim at corporate media, some Democrats in livestream with Hasan Piker | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-takes-aim-michael-sacks-rahm-emanuel-more-talk-streamer-hasan-piker-hasanabi/18609899/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- If you are running for public office, reaching younger voters through a popular online platform has become a must-do for candidates. While he has yet to make a decision about reelection, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson appeared on a livestream with a controversial figure. ### [ ABC7 Chicago … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | ABC Local | Northwestern basketball player Grace Sullivan makes name for herself ahead of WNBA Draft | https://abc7chicago.com/post/northwestern-womens-basketball-player-grace-sullivan-antioch-illinois-native-makes-name-herself-ahead-wnba-draft/18610019/ | EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- When Grace Sullivan transferred to Northwestern University last season, it felt like a basketball dream come true for the Antioch native. "I thought it would be amazing," Sullivan said. "The family aspect helps a lot." ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to … |
| View Article | 10 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | ABC Local | ABC7's Leah Hope relives terrifying moment man attacked her in Loop: 'I was fighting for my life' | https://abc7chicago.com/post/leah-hope-abc7-chicago-reporter-describes-terrifying-moment-noah-johnson-attacked-she-covered-state-lake-cta-station/18610068/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- We all know ABC7's Leah Hope as smart, strong, and as tough as they come. She is veteran reporter who has covered stories in tough places. But on Monday night, our friend and colleague sat down for the most personal of interviews. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | WTTW | ‘Democracy Is a Verb’: How Local Groups Are Working to Increase Civic Engagement as Participation Declines | https://news.wttw.com/2026/02/16/democracy-verb-how-local-groups-are-working-increase-civic-engagement-participation | As the country prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, WTTW will be documenting how individuals and local organizations are responding to challenges and opportunities around democracy. [ Firsthand: Democracy ][3] is a year-long [ multi-platform initiative ][4] featuring documentaries, journalism, community conversations … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | WTTW | Feb. 16, 2026 - Full Show | https://news.wttw.com/2026/02/16/feb-16-2026-full-show | Join us as we launch our Firsthand: Democracy initiative. We explore the state of civic participation and hear how some Chicagoans are working to strengthen democracy. On the show: ## Thanks to our sponsors: ## [ View all sponsors ][1] * [ ‘Democracy Is a Verb’: How Local Groups Are … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | NBC Local | 2 in custody after driver of stolen vehicle flees suburban traffic stop | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/2-in-custody-after-driver-of-stolen-vehicle-flees-suburban-traffic-stop/3894685/ | Two men are in custody after they allegedly fled a suburban traffic stop in a stolen vehicle and crashed on Chicago’s Near West Side. According to Cicero police, officers attempted to pull over the vehicle in the 4900 block of West 26 th Street on Monday, and the driver fled … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | NBC Local | ‘Blade Angels': What to know about Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito | https://www.nbcchicago.com/olympics/2026-milan-cortina/blade-angels-what-to-know-about-alysa-liu-amber-glenn-and-isabeau-levito/3894683/ | When women's [ figure skating ][1] begins [ Tuesday ][2] , a trio of American skaters will look to do something that hasn't been done in decades. But who are they? Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][3] WATCH HERE ][4] [ Amber Glenn ][5] … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Volunteers give back on Presidents’ Day at Oak Park children’s clinic | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/volunteers-give-back-presidents-day-oak-park-childrens-clinic | ![Volunteers support Chicago-area children's clinic on President's Day ][1] #### [ Volunteers support Chicago-area children's clinic on President's Day ][2] In Oak Park, volunteers spent President's Day giving back to a cornerstone of their community. The local nonprofit provides medical and dental care to children in need. #### The Brief … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Tom Pritzker, citing Epstein connection, steps down as Hyatt’s executive chair | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/16/tom-pritzker-epstein-hyatt-executive-chair/ | Thomas J. Pritzker, a billionaire heir to the Hyatt Hotels fortune, stepped down from his role Monday as executive chair of the Hyatt Hotels Corp., becoming the latest person felled by an association with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Pritzker, 75, cousin to Illinois Gov. JB Prtizker, said in a letter … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Thomas Pritzker resigns from Hyatt Hotels' board citing Epstein emails | https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/02/16/thomas-pritzker-resigns-hyatt-hotels-jeffrey-epstein-emails | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Prominent Illinois civic figure [ _Thomas Pritzker_ ][7] stepped down as executive chairman of Chicago-based Hyatt Hotels Corp., the … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | CBS Local | Thomas Pritzker, cousin of Illinois governor, steps down as head of Hyatt due to ties with Jeffrey Epstein | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/thomas-pritzker-cousin-of-illinois-governor-steps-down-as-head-of-hyatt/ | Billionaire Thomas Pritzker will be stepping down as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels and will not be seeking reelection for the position over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, he announced on Monday. The decision to step down, according to Pritzker, was in order to provide "good stewardship" … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 16, 2026 | CBS Local | "We the People: Naperville and the American Story" exhibit on display at Naper Settlement Museum | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/we-the-people-naperville-and-the-american-story-naper-settlement/ | The Naper Settlement outdoor museum kicked off a year-long celebration, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In celebration, the museum opened its doors for free this President's Day, featuring a brand new exhibit. The Declaration of Independence hits differently when you hear it delivered by … |